Pope Francis

Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025

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Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.

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Israeli strike hits Gaza church, killing 3 and wounding priest who was close to Pope Francis Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:57Published 4 days ago

Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale Pope Leo XIV blessed 159 cyclists in the Giro d'Italia as they rode through the Vatican gardens, honouring the original.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on June 2, 2025

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Pope Francis Timeline, Humble Beginnings to World Leader Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born to Italian immigrant parents in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, in 1936, the oldest of five children. He attended a Catholic grade school, then graduated from a.. TMZ.com - Published on May 4, 2025
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Date set for conclave to decide next pope - here's how the secretive process works The conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor will begin on 7 May, the Vatican has announced. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2025
'His legacy outlasts him': Pilgrims travel to Pope Francis's tomb to remember the late pontiff Anna and Irene have already been queuing for an hour or so, and they know they have a long wait still to come. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2025

Pictures of Pope Francis's tomb released as public now allowed to visit People have been allowed to view Pope Francis's tomb after he was laid to rest there on Saturday. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2025
Donald Trump Catches Flak Online For Wearing Blue Suit to Pope's Funeral President Donald Trump drew a a ton of eyes at Pope Francis' funeral Saturday ... and, not totally for the right reasons -- 'cause he wore a bright blue suit to the event, and it outraged a large.. TMZ.com - Published on April 26, 2025
What Sky News correspondents witnessed at the Pope's funeral Hundreds of thousands of Catholics descended on Vatican City for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2025
Celtic win Scottish title after Pope tribute and ticket price protest Celtic have won the Scottish Premiership for the fourth year in a row after beating Dundee United 5-0 as their fans protested against the cost of match tickets and a tribute was made to Pope Francis on.. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2025

Pope Francis Laid To Rest, President Trump & Melania Attend Funeral Pope Francis made it to his final resting place ... and President Trump and Melania watched in person, attending the late pontiff's funeral in Rome from the front row. Francis -- who publicly opposed.. TMZ.com - Published on April 26, 2025
Tens of thousands gather to say farewell to Pope Francis Tens of thousands of people have packed St Peter's Square as the funeral of Pope Francis begins. Sky News - Published on April 26, 2025
World leaders arrive for Pope's funeral as 250,000 mourners pay final respects World leaders including Sir Keir Starmer, Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron have arrived in Rome ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis. Sky News - Published on April 25, 2025	Guns and grins: The 'unprecedented' security operation for Pope Francis's funeral As the line of mourners moves slowly along behind him, Ciriaco Sarnelli peers at me from beneath the immaculate brim of his cap. Sky News - Published on April 25, 2025
Full order of service for Pope's funeral The full order of service for the funeral of Pope Francis has been released by the Vatican. Sky News - Published on April 25, 2025	Rain, kisses and lifting a football curse: When Pope Francis came to Knock It was a dank miserable day when the Aer Lingus flight - callsign Shepherd 1 - splashed down at Ireland West Airport in Knock, Co Mayo. Pretty typical for August in these parts, they say. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2025
Death of football-loving Pope comes as president of club he supported faces corruption claims For Pope Francis, there was faith - and football. And concerns about corruption tainting the joy and purity of sport. Sky News - Published on April 24, 2025	What it was like seeing the open coffin of Pope Francis How to describe the moment when you see the open coffin of Pope Francis? Sky News - Published on April 23, 2025
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Tens of thousands to see Pope lying in state Mourners will be able to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state in St Peter's Basilica from Wednesday, ahead of his funeral this weekend. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2025	Pope Francis' Last Words Revealed Pope Francis' final hours alive are being detailed by the Vatican ... including his last words, which were directed at his nurse and caregiver. The Vatican says Francis, who died Monday morning, was.. TMZ.com - Published on April 22, 2025
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Leo DiCaprio Praises Late Pope Francis, Remembers 2016 Meeting Leonardo DiCaprio was a big fan of the late Pope Francis — praising his work on environmental issues and recalling a story about their 2016 meeting. The iconic actor took to Instagram on Monday and.. TMZ.com - Published on April 22, 2025	What are the chances of a British Pope? These are the UK cardinals going to Rome With the death of Pope Francis, cardinals from around the world will soon gather in the Vatican to choose a new pontiff. Francis, of course, hailed from Argentina - but could the next pope be British? Sky News - Published on April 22, 2025
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